CSM Lash L Bailey: A Leadership Analysis

“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others” ( (MacArthur, 2017). As individuals come and go in our lives, it is only those who make an impact that truly stay in our hearts and minds. I was fortunate enough to had many individuals in my life who have molded me to the leader I am today. CSM Lash L Bailey was one of my first NCOs when I came into the army, displaying everything that a leader should be showing patience, compassion and humility. As the army continues to change with society and toxic leadership continues to disrupt our ranks CSM Bailey has continually stood above it all. With his coaching and mentoring I strive to leave the same legacy
Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come” (Schuller, 2017). I was a young and eager Soldier who always wanted to strive to be the best I could be, unless it was running. It did not help that where we were stationed at was Germany where beer and an abundance of food was available. CSM Bailey had a knack to help motivate me while conducted our runs during the week. One instance that comes into mind was during one of our long runs where we would run up two or three of the major hills in our small garrison. CSM Bailey decided to run up the first hill with our section talking to me about World of Warcraft an online game that we both enjoyed playing. At the time, I did not know why he decided to talk to me about that during our runs but later found out that it was to keep my mind off the actual run. CSM Bailey was always being patient with me during the runs while explaining to me, that one day when I lead Soldiers that I would have to do the
When I first joined the Army, my intent was never to stay in, as long as I have, let alone contemplate staying in until I retire. If my name is never remembered but my actions are inherited by future leaders, I would feel as though that my legacy has been left in history. To be able to emulate what CSM Bailey has taught me and continues to teach me as I move up in the ranks. To hopefully one day, I can do the same to junior Soldiers having the impact that years down the road they could look back to and know what to do. To be that coach and mentor that those under my command deserve to